Daily oral supplementation during and after a hospital stay improved nutritional status in elderly patients, but did not affect
weight change

Gazzotti C, Arnaud-Battandier F, Parello M, et al. Prevention of malnutrition in older people during and after hospitalisation: results from a randomised controlled clinical
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Q Does daily oral supplementation given in hospital and after discharge prevent weight loss in elderly patients?